# Embroidery files: DST, EMB, DHE; Wilcom trial

- Source-Date (SAST): 2026-03-26 09:15
- Dest: both
- Review-after: 2027-08-31
- Status: current

## Facts

- **DST** — universal machine file: needle coordinates only; no stored colours (default palette).
- **EMB** — Wilcom Embroidery Studio master: outlines, scale, stitch type, density, colours. Trial: https://wilcom.com/embroiderystudio (subscription).
- **DHE** — Dahao controller format (older machines): needle assignment and up to 8 sequin/bead embellishments. Newer machines use TE-610P (see that page). Controller manual name: BECS-A15Pro Owner’s manual-General Unit (2023-01).